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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) · 3 hours ago

Program Manager

Simsbury, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a leader in creating innovative technology for defense applications. The Program Manager will support the strategy and execution of defense products, serving as the primary contact for customers and ensuring on-time delivery and quality results.

AerospaceEnergyIndustrialManufacturingSpace Travel

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and is responsible for the achievement of delivery milestones

Creates and supports proposal development, contract negotiations, and contract award

Serves as the customer point of contact

Anticipates and advises the customer on status

Facilitates internal & external communication

Is the voice of the customer to keep the team focused on contractual commitments

Performs project planning and kick-off

Maintains accurate program schedules for assigned programs

Tracks and reports project status / performance (internal reporting / program reviews)

Advises Segment Director on commitment changes, scope changes, or technical issues

Work with Business Development Managers in identifying & capturing new program opportunities

Participate in and lead elements of strategic initiatives across the product segment

Qualification

Program ManagementAerospaceDefense experienceFinancial concepts knowledgeManufacturing concepts knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeam PlayerSelf-starter

Required

BS in a technical or business discipline

6+ years of experience, in the Aerospace and Defense industry in functions such as technical sales, project engineering, business administration and/or program management

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Proficient with Microsoft office suite software

Solid understand of Program and Project Management

Fundamental knowledge of financial concepts such as sales, gross margin, operating income, balance sheets, and working capital

Fundamental knowledge of manufacturing concepts such as root cause & corrective action, six sigma, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

Preferred

Prior ordnance and explosives background

Four (4) to Six (6) years of experience with working low volume, high mix programs in an Engineering or Program Management role within the Aerospace & Defense industry

BS Degree in an engineering discipline is required

Mechanical or materials science background preferred

Must be a hands-on self-starter motivated to grow within the organization

Effective communication skills will be weighed heavily

Some technical design and manufacturing processes knowledge is required

Team Player

15% foreign and domestic travel is required

Company

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)

Right For Your Mission Headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut, with additional locations in Graham, Kentucky, and Moorpark, California, EBAD is a global leader in mission-critical hardware and systems, delivering precision energetics and innovative explosive solutions that empower success in the most demanding environments.

Founded in 1836

Simsbury, Connecticut, USA

501-1000 employees